Anders Fogh Rasmussen
Danish diplomat and former Prime Minister
Born
January 26th, 1953
72 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Denmark
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Served as the 39th Prime Minister of Denmark from 2001 to 2009, focusing on economic reform and welfare policies. Transitioned to international roles, leading the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as Secretary General from 2009 to 2014. Prior to this, held various ministerial positions, including Minister of Finance and Minister of Research, Technology and Innovation. Promoted military interventions in Afghanistan and Libya during tenure at NATO, advocating for collective defense strategies.
Prime Minister of Denmark from 2001 to 2009
NATO Secretary General from 2009 to 2014
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